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Melanie Edwards, MD

Melanie Edwards, MD

Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Primary Contact

(734) 712-5500
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Primary Contact
(734) 712-5500

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Locations & Contact

About

Melanie A. Edwards, MD, FACS, is board-certified in thoracic surgery. Dr. Edwards earned her medical degree from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. She completed her general surgery residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center through Harvard Medical School and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Saint Louis University. Furthermore, she completed a minimally invasive thoracic surgery fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Edwards has clinical interests in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, surgery for benign esophageal disease and hyperhidrosis. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of several other professional organizations.

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Aetna (Medicare Advantage)
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health of Michigan
  • Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • BCBS Michigan (Medicare Advantage)
  • BCBS of Michigan Federal / Traditional
  • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
  • BCBS of Michigan PPO Commercial
  • BCN Medicare Advantage
  • BCN of Michigan HMO
  • BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan - Medicaid
  • BlueCross Blue Shield Michigan
  • Cofinity
  • Cofinity (Network)
  • Community Care
  • Community Care Associates
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Medicare Advantage
  • HAP Empowered (Medicaid)
  • Health Alliance Plan of Michigan
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Commercial ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • Medicaid - Michigan
  • Medicaid Michigan
  • Medicare (Traditional)
  • Medicare Michigan
  • Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Multiplan Network
  • Multiplan PHCS (Network)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Medicare Advantage
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health / Cigna Commercial
  • Priority Health / Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Priority Health Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare Michigan
  • Tricare (Humana Military) Non-Prime Plans
  • TRICARE (Humana Military) Prime
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • Tricare Prime Remote
  • Trinity Health
  • United Healthcare Commercial ALL PLANS
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Michigan
  • University of Michigan Health Plan
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
  • Veterans Choice Program
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Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Fellowship:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Fellowship:
Saint Louis University Eye Institute GME

Residency:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Internship:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Residency:
St. Louis University School of Medicine/Medical Center

Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Provider Groups

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(119 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

30 Reviews

11/21/2024

Dr. Edwards was very friendly and easy to talk to. She explained what my issues are and what my options are. I was greatful she showed the images of my scans to me so I could see what the issues are.which

10/03/2024

Very positive experience

09/25/2024

Performed my cancer surgery. I would recommend her.

09/05/2024

I feel safe in her hands for my upcoming surgery

08/09/2024

Truely the best and most compassionate care!

08/08/2024

The whole experience was far above my expectations!!

08/08/2024

Dr Edwards was very thorough and answered all my questions and did not treat them as trivial

07/16/2024

I've always had great Doctors, Nurses, and other staff members, treat me really well.s

05/23/2024

Careful consideration of my questions and openness to my opinions and concerns.

05/09/2024

I wish we could have all of the answers and in my case we cannot. I'm much better now though and that's what matters most.

05/09/2024

Listened, caring, and considerate of my needs.

05/02/2024

Will not hesitate to recommend this office & provider to friends, family.

04/18/2024

Everyone is very helpful and pleasant.

04/11/2024

Dr. Edward's was great

02/24/2024

Dr. Edwards is a fantastic physician who provides confidence Comfort, excellent care.

02/22/2024

Please continue providing the quality and excellence of care

02/16/2024

Excelente doctora, explica y se tomó su tiempo.

01/04/2024

Wish I could have gotten in sooner

11/30/2023

Dr. Edwards had all my relevant history at her fingertips and anticipated most of my questions.

10/28/2023

DR. and staff were there for everything i needed.

10/20/2023

I’ve seen a lot of doctors for my issues she’s the only one that took the time to thoroughly explain everything and my options and possible effects.

10/06/2023

I trust her 100% and would highly recommnend her!!

08/17/2023

Dr. Edwards is attentive, explains processes well and did not make me feel rushed, answered all questions.

06/02/2023

We always admire the standards of Trinity Health in all its employes.

05/26/2023

Very pleased to work with Dr Edwards

04/19/2023

Dr.Ewards fixed my problem. she was confident she could help me and she did. She is so informative and really listens to concerns. I wish more doctors were like her.

04/15/2023

Very caring, thorough and approachable.

03/04/2023

Excellent experience

03/02/2023

Opps I said it in the previous question. And will answer that question here: the hospital hospital staff was amazing!! Dr. Edward's nurses call back in a better than timely fashion to answer my questions.

03/02/2023

Very experienced and knowledgeable
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